Elizabeth A. Beers

Elizabeth A. Beers, 69, of East Stroudsburg, passed away with her loving family at her side on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at home.

Elizabeth was born in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 29, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruth (Clickner) Atwood.

Elizabeth had worked as an executive secretary for Monroe County Children and Youth in Stroudsburg for more than 30 years until retiring.

In 2009, Elizabeth received a Certificate of Special Recognition from the Monroe County Commissioners Office for her 30 years of dedicated service to Monroe County.

We have been blessed with the presence of Elizabeth in our lives. She will be missed by her children: Gerald Beers Jr. and his wife, Heather, of East Stroudsburg, and Darrin Tallada and his wife, Angela, of Reeders. She was the loving and gentle grandmother to her four grandchildren, who lovingly called her "Nanny" and "Grammy": Kyle Tallada Sr. and his wife, Ravyn, of Reeders; Keith Tallada of Reeders; and Christopher and Kayla Beers of East Stroudsburg; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle Tallada Jr. and Kendyll Tallada, both of Reeders.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Atwood.

Family and friends are welcome to offer their condolences from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Donald N. Gower Funeral Home Inc., Route 209, Gilbert. An additional viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Elizabeth will be buried beside her parents at Calvary Cemetery in Drums.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in loving memory of Elizabeth A. Beers to: American Cancer Society (Monroe Unit), 2158 W. Main St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Donald N. Gower Funeral Home

1426 Route 209, Gilbert

gowerfuneralhome.com

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